July Issue 3 2012

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Late run kings closed for first time ever on Kenai River For the first time ever the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed the Kenai River to king salmon fishing during the late run due to continued low counts of king salmon. Rashah McChesney, Peninsula Clarion
Parnell rejects idea of state-run health exchange Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell on Tuesday rejected the idea of a state-run health insurance exchange under the federal health care law, saying "federally mandated programs should be paid for by federal dollars." BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Oil price climbs above $90 on stronger US demand Alaska North Slope crude was trading for $105.58 on Wednesday, up 61 cents from its close at $104.97 on July 17. CHRIS KAHN, AP Energy Writer
Stocks rise as investors shrug off weak earnings U.S. stocks rose in early trading Wednesday as investors weighed new signs of a housing rebound against weak earnings reports from several big companies. BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer
Capital One repays consumers to end card probe Capital One Bank will pay $210 million to settle federal charges that it tricked credit card customers into buying costly add-on services like payment protection and credit monitoring. DANIEL WAGNER, AP Business Writer
Feds providing $250K for tsunami debris removal The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Monday announced it will provide $250,000 in grants to five states affected by debris from last year's tsunami in Japan. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Report: 2M jobs lost if automatic cuts kick in Automatic cuts in federal spending will cost the economy more than 2 million jobs, from defense contracting to border security to education, if Congress fails to resolve the looming budget crisis, according to an analysis released Tuesday. DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press
Bernanke offers no hints of imminent Fed action Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a sour assessment of the U.S. economy Tuesday and said the Federal Reserve is ready to take further action if growth doesn't pick up. MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer
China's premier promises job creation efforts Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday China's employment situation "will become more complex and severe" and promised to generate jobs, according to a Cabinet statement, adding to suggestions Beijing might launch new stimulus efforts. JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer
Olympic organizers put cheerful spin on games woes Apart from a wrong turn by a bus driver, a snarky tweet by a U.S. athlete, a few waterlogged venues and a scramble to find enough security guards, everything is fine at the London Olympics less than two weeks before opening ceremony, organizers insist. DANICA KIRKA and STEPHEN WILSON, Associated Press
KTUU Q&A on the new Denali National Park vehicle management plan As part of KTUU-TV’s upcoming one-hour in-depth special, “Denali: A Delicate Balance,” Channel 2’s Steve MacDonald spoke with Denali National Park Superintendent, Paul Anderson, regarding the need for a new plan and the changes visitors can expect in the future. Steve MacDonald, KTUU
Memorial set for former state Rep. Heinze A memorial is scheduled Tuesday for former Alaska state Rep. Cheryll Heinze, who died this week of injuries suffered in a small plane crash. Associated Press
Coast Guard: Check shows no damage to Shell ship An inspection of a Shell drilling ship that lost its mooring and drifted toward shore of an Alaska Island showed no signs of damage or grounding, the Coast Guard said Sunday. RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press
Romney charges Obama's ad attacks 'misdirected’ Republican Mitt Romney demanded Monday that President Barack Obama back away from his persistent attacks on Romney's record at Bain Capital, advising that it would be better "if you spent some time speaking about your record." Associated Press
US economy appears weaker as retail sales slump The outlook for the U.S. economy appeared dimmer Monday after a report that Americans spent less at retail businesses for a third straight month in June. MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer
Archive » Transportation
Feds providing $250K for tsunami debris removal The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Monday announced it will provide $250,000 in grants to five states affected by debris from last year's tsunami in Japan. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Archive » Tourism
KTUU Q&A on the new Denali National Park vehicle management plan As part of KTUU-TV’s upcoming one-hour in-depth special, “Denali: A Delicate Balance,” Channel 2’s Steve MacDonald spoke with Denali National Park Superintendent, Paul Anderson, regarding the need for a new plan and the changes visitors can expect in the future. Steve MacDonald, KTUU
Archive » Oil & Gas
Oil price climbs above $90 on stronger US demand Alaska North Slope crude was trading for $105.58 on Wednesday, up 61 cents from its close at $104.97 on July 17. CHRIS KAHN, AP Energy Writer
Coast Guard: Check shows no damage to Shell ship An inspection of a Shell drilling ship that lost its mooring and drifted toward shore of an Alaska Island showed no signs of damage or grounding, the Coast Guard said Sunday. RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press
Archive » Alaska Politics
Parnell rejects idea of state-run health exchange Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell on Tuesday rejected the idea of a state-run health insurance exchange under the federal health care law, saying "federally mandated programs should be paid for by federal dollars." BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Feds providing $250K for tsunami debris removal The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Monday announced it will provide $250,000 in grants to five states affected by debris from last year's tsunami in Japan. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Report: 2M jobs lost if automatic cuts kick in Automatic cuts in federal spending will cost the economy more than 2 million jobs, from defense contracting to border security to education, if Congress fails to resolve the looming budget crisis, according to an analysis released Tuesday. DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press
Archive » National Politics
Parnell rejects idea of state-run health exchange Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell on Tuesday rejected the idea of a state-run health insurance exchange under the federal health care law, saying "federally mandated programs should be paid for by federal dollars." BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Feds providing $250K for tsunami debris removal The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Monday announced it will provide $250,000 in grants to five states affected by debris from last year's tsunami in Japan. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Report: 2M jobs lost if automatic cuts kick in Automatic cuts in federal spending will cost the economy more than 2 million jobs, from defense contracting to border security to education, if Congress fails to resolve the looming budget crisis, according to an analysis released Tuesday. DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press
Romney charges Obama's ad attacks 'misdirected’ Republican Mitt Romney demanded Monday that President Barack Obama back away from his persistent attacks on Romney's record at Bain Capital, advising that it would be better "if you spent some time speaking about your record." Associated Press
Archive » Money Talks
Capital One repays consumers to end card probe Capital One Bank will pay $210 million to settle federal charges that it tricked credit card customers into buying costly add-on services like payment protection and credit monitoring. DANIEL WAGNER, AP Business Writer
Archive » Finance
Stocks rise as investors shrug off weak earnings U.S. stocks rose in early trading Wednesday as investors weighed new signs of a housing rebound against weak earnings reports from several big companies. BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer
Report: 2M jobs lost if automatic cuts kick in Automatic cuts in federal spending will cost the economy more than 2 million jobs, from defense contracting to border security to education, if Congress fails to resolve the looming budget crisis, according to an analysis released Tuesday. DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press
Bernanke offers no hints of imminent Fed action Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a sour assessment of the U.S. economy Tuesday and said the Federal Reserve is ready to take further action if growth doesn't pick up. MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer
China's premier promises job creation efforts Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday China's employment situation "will become more complex and severe" and promised to generate jobs, according to a Cabinet statement, adding to suggestions Beijing might launch new stimulus efforts. JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer
US economy appears weaker as retail sales slump The outlook for the U.S. economy appeared dimmer Monday after a report that Americans spent less at retail businesses for a third straight month in June. MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer
Archive » Fishery Stories
Late run kings closed for first time ever on Kenai River For the first time ever the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed the Kenai River to king salmon fishing during the late run due to continued low counts of king salmon. Rashah McChesney, Peninsula Clarion
Feds providing $250K for tsunami debris removal The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Monday announced it will provide $250,000 in grants to five states affected by debris from last year's tsunami in Japan. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Archive » General News
Stocks rise as investors shrug off weak earnings U.S. stocks rose in early trading Wednesday as investors weighed new signs of a housing rebound against weak earnings reports from several big companies. BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer
Capital One repays consumers to end card probe Capital One Bank will pay $210 million to settle federal charges that it tricked credit card customers into buying costly add-on services like payment protection and credit monitoring. DANIEL WAGNER, AP Business Writer
Report: 2M jobs lost if automatic cuts kick in Automatic cuts in federal spending will cost the economy more than 2 million jobs, from defense contracting to border security to education, if Congress fails to resolve the looming budget crisis, according to an analysis released Tuesday. DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press
China's premier promises job creation efforts Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday China's employment situation "will become more complex and severe" and promised to generate jobs, according to a Cabinet statement, adding to suggestions Beijing might launch new stimulus efforts. JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer
Olympic organizers put cheerful spin on games woes Apart from a wrong turn by a bus driver, a snarky tweet by a U.S. athlete, a few waterlogged venues and a scramble to find enough security guards, everything is fine at the London Olympics less than two weeks before opening ceremony, organizers insist. DANICA KIRKA and STEPHEN WILSON, Associated Press
Memorial set for former state Rep. Heinze A memorial is scheduled Tuesday for former Alaska state Rep. Cheryll Heinze, who died this week of injuries suffered in a small plane crash. Associated Press
US economy appears weaker as retail sales slump The outlook for the U.S. economy appeared dimmer Monday after a report that Americans spent less at retail businesses for a third straight month in June. MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer